elevated gWy5H August 16, 1932 ~ April 1, 2025
elevated gWy5H Visitation
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated gWy5H Funeral Mass
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated gWy5H Click here to watch the mass
elevated gWy5H Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Section: 22
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Reception
Following the Interment at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated gWy5H Obituary
Our beloved mother passed away peacefully at Parry Sound Health Center On April 1, 2025 at the age of 92.
elevated gWy5H Born Aug 16, 1932 in Chelan, Saskatchewan to Alexander and Belle (nee Luciow) Serhan
elevated gWy5H The Beloved Wife to the late John Hnatiw, the Love of her Life.
elevated gWy5H Loving Mother to Eugene (predeceased), Carole (Steve), Wayne (Tammy) and Marvin (Janet)
elevated gWy5H Adoring Baba (Grandma) to Kelly, Michelle, Melissa (predeceased), Michael, Christine, Brenden, Brittany, Victoria, Brett, Mitchell, and Lisa
elevated gWy5H Great Baba to Audrey, Allie, Maryn, Liam, Austin, Calib, Emmit, Owen, Finlay, John, Shai and Harvey
elevated gWy5H Sister to the late Pauline, late Michael, and will be dearly missed by sister Stella.
elevated gWy5H She will be remembered fondly by her nieces and nephews.
elevated gWy5H After marrying John, they moved east to Toronto, where they lived before settling north of the city in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
elevated gWy5H Ann was actively involved in the Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Vladimir’s in Thornhill in many aspects, from choir, women’s group, cooking for church dinners, dances and extensive other occasions. Ann stepped up, wherever needed.
elevated gWy5H She found joy in gardening, growing her own fruits and vegetables, and even raising chickens at a time.
elevated gWy5H She loved having friends over for a game of cards, and throwing endless parties for family and friends. Entertaining Many!
elevated gWy5H Her Love for old time country music and square dancing was an all time favorite passion.
elevated gWy5H She retired to Edmonton to spend time with her sisters, but recently returned to Ontario to be closer to her children.
elevated gWy5H It’s here that she would return home, and be reunited with her Love.
elevated gWy5H She will be sadly missed and held dear in our hearts forever!
elevated gWy5H We would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Parry Sound Health Center for their loving care, tenderness and compassion.
elevated gWy5H It was greatly appreciated.
elevated gWy5H In her memory donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke foundation, or a charity close to your heart.
elevated gWy5H We thank you for your thoughts of kindness and prayers.
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Our deepest condolences on your loss. Your hardest time is your father and brother’s happiest. May your memories sustain you all.
Thinking of you and your family Carole.
Mothers are so precious, and hard as it is to let them
go, we know they will always be with us; we can feel their presence in the quiet times of remembering.💕🙏🏻
Carole your mom was a beautiful lady and always had a smile. I remember so well our years at Ross Doan Public School and going to your birthday parties. I think that was the first time I had birthday cake with money in it. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Big hug to you 🤗❤
So many great childhood memories.
I now live in New Brunswick and will be thinking of you and your family on May 10th
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Hnatiw’s beloved family. May she forever rest peacefully.
Deepest condolences to the Hnatiw Family.
I have many fond memories of the fun your Mom & Dad had with my parents Peter & Pauline Welyki.
May they have good card games together again!♠️♥️♣️♦️
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May your memories help you through this difficult time. My deepest condolences Carole.
A mother’s love will never be forgotten. Mom I’m broken over your passing.We spent some great time together. You were the greatest. Till we meet again. Love you forever.🩷🙏
Your son Wayne.